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OBJECTIVE Students will identify the things that every seed needs to grow. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do living things need to survive and grow? MATERIALS NEEDED 4 Trays2” seedling potsPotting soilSeeds (peas, marigolds)Watering cans3 labels: “no water”, “no sunlight”, “no soil” Planting Experiment worksheet PROCEDURE Introduction:Ask students what an “experiment” is. Explain that all scientists do […]
OBJECTIVE This activity encourages students to apply knowledge of plant parts in a scavenger hunt setting. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the parts of a plant? MATERIALS NEEDED None PROCEDURE Introduction Start with Seed Yoga lesson (in preschool curriculum toolkit under Seeds unit) or a growing song.One growing song option: start down low, curled up like […]
OBJECTIVE Students will observe how their pea seeds change and grow from seed to harvest. They will measure and chart the weekly growth showing how the seeds grow over time. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Large easel paper with question “How many cubes tall are our peas?” and a chart to mark […]
OBJECTIVE The students will learn about the life cycle of a seed through creative play. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Calm, soothing music, plant mister with water, small snack in little baggies, old towels or baby blankets. PROCEDURE Introduction:This activity involves the children listening to an adult softly talking them through […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different seeds and match them to their plant. They will also understand different uses for seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? MATERIALS NEEDED A variety of seeds and matching plants (tomato, bean, corn, pumpkin, cucumber, rainbow chard) PROCEDURE Introduction: Ask students what they know about seeds: […]
OBJECTIVE To learn about the inside of a seed and understand that every seed has a tiny embryo and food for the baby plant. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Dried beans (lima or other big beans), enough for three per student, soaked beans, small jars with covers or plastic wrap, enough […]
